Park Center

Park Center Park Center offers pathways to independence for people facing mental health and substance use issues to reclaim hope, live, and work in their communities.

At Park Center, individuals facing mental health
and substance use issues have found a welcoming
community of hope and support since 1984. Park
Center provides pathways to independence
through rehabilitation services, outpatient
treatment, homeless outreach, supported housing,
employment services, and more. From two main service locations and more than 25
Nashville-area housing properties, Park Center’s 100
+ team members help individuals reclaim hope,
live, and work in the heart of their communities. Learn more at parkcenternashville.org.

“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear — not absence of fear.” – Mark TwainThis past Friday, Park Center was pr...
09/15/2025

“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear — not absence of fear.” – Mark Twain

This past Friday, Park Center was proud to join Tennessee Association of Alcohol, Drug & other Addiction Services (TAADAS) and many other incredible agencies for their annual Hands Across the Bridge event celebrating recovery, community, and connection. 🌉💜

Recovery takes courage. It also takes strong support systems that lift individuals and communities up along the way. For more than 40 years, Park Center has been honored to provide that support for people living with mental illness and substance use disorders, and we’re committed to continuing this mission for decades to come.

✨ You can be part of this movement. Join us in creating pathways to recovery and hope: https://hubs.ly/Q03Jmpz20

🙌 “Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.” – Sherry AndersonA HUGE tha...
09/12/2025

🙌 “Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.” – Sherry Anderson

A HUGE thank you to the amazing volunteers from United Way of Greater Nashville who rolled up their sleeves and transformed our warehouse space yesterday! 🧹📦✨

This hardworking team:
✔ Cleared out old items
✔ Donated usable goods to Goodwill
✔ Built new shelving to keep things organized

Because of their generosity and effort, our programs now have a clean, efficient space to store essential items — making it easier for Park Center to provide housing, recovery, and hope for individuals living with mental illness and substance use disorders. 💜

We couldn’t do this work without incredible partners like you. THANK YOU!

🏡 “The place you live can be a refuge, a comfort, a joy, or all three.” – Sarah Ban BreathnachAt Park Center, we believe...
09/11/2025

🏡 “The place you live can be a refuge, a comfort, a joy, or all three.” – Sarah Ban Breathnach

At Park Center, we believe safe, stable housing is the foundation of recovery. Every day, we provide that refuge for individuals living with mental illness and substance use disorders; restoring hope, preventing homelessness, and helping people build independent lives.

🌟 As the largest provider of housing in Middle Tennessee for those living with mental illness, we provide Supported Housing and Permanent Supportive Housing options depending on an individual's need. Most importantly, we offer more than just housing, we offer programs to support recovery, so people STAY HOUSED! We’re proud that 94% of members in our Permanent Supportive Housing program remained stably housed last year, far above the national average.

But this life-saving work is only possible because of you, and it's never been more important to get involved. 💜

Learn more about our programs and consider giving at: https://hubs.li/Q03HGKdF0.

Park Center is excited to announce the newest member of our team Lachelle Allen! Welcome, we can't wait to see the diffe...
09/09/2025

Park Center is excited to announce the newest member of our team Lachelle Allen! Welcome, we can't wait to see the difference you will make in the lives of our members.

Every day, Park Center members find housing, jobs, and recovery support—because of you.When you give, you’re not just do...
09/06/2025

Every day, Park Center members find housing, jobs, and recovery support—because of you.
When you give, you’re not just donating money. You’re giving hope, stability, and independence to someone rebuilding their life. 💜
Join one of our giving circles:
🔹 1984 Society – $1,984 annually fuels recovery and includes special recognition + event tickets.
🔹 365 Club – $365 annually shows mental health matters every single day.
🔹 Set up Monthly Giving on our Donation Page. It's easy and all in one place. Consistent support means we can plan ahead and serve more people in need.

Learn more about how we serve those living with Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder and discover ways you can get involved by visiting our website.

Your generosity changes lives. Will you make hope possible today?
👉 Give now: https://hubs.li/Q03H8rNZ0

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson MandelaAt Park Center, our Supported Employment team helps indivi...
09/05/2025

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela

At Park Center, our Supported Employment team helps individuals of all abilities find and keep meaningful jobs and educational opportunities.

We use the proven Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, the gold standard in employment support for people in recovery. Park Center was proud to be the first agency in Tennessee to implement this approach!

What makes IPS different?
✔ Focus on competitive employment
✔ Open to anyone who chooses to work, no matter where they are in recovery
✔ Integrated with mental health services
✔ Personalized job matching based on individual strengths and preference
✔ Job search begins within the first 30 days
✔ Ongoing support for as long as it’s needed

Every day, we see lives transformed when people are given the chance to succeed at work.

💜 You can help make this possible. Get involved and donate today at https://hubs.li/Q03H7HbP0

💜 “No one has ever become poor by giving.” – Anne FrankDid you know that individuals living with mental illness die, on ...
08/28/2025

💜 “No one has ever become poor by giving.” – Anne Frank

Did you know that individuals living with mental illness die, on average, 25 years earlier than those without, often from preventable conditions?

Park Center is working to change that. Through our Peer Wellness Program, members connect with coaches who have lived experience navigating mental health challenges. Together, they build healthier lives through:
✨ One-on-one coaching
✨ Self-management workshops
✨ Wellness activities and education

With your support, we can close the health gap and empower individuals to take control of their mental and physical well-being.

👉 Learn more or get involved at https://hubs.li/Q03G5k4p0

🚧 Progress Update! 🚧Park Center’s Substance Use Recovery-focused Permanent Supportive Housing in East Nashville is takin...
08/26/2025

🚧 Progress Update! 🚧

Park Center’s Substance Use Recovery-focused Permanent Supportive Housing in East Nashville is taking shape, and every detail has been carefully designed to create a safe, stable, and supportive home for those on their recovery journey. 💜

Just like recovery, building this home starts with a strong foundation. When complete, it will offer more than shelter, it will provide dignity, stability, and hope for those working toward lasting wellness.

Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes updates as we bring this life-changing space to reality!

For more information about Park Center and its programs supporting our neighbors living with mental illness, visit: https://hubs.li/Q03FJ8DJ0

"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” – William Arthur WardWe are thri...
08/22/2025

"Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” – William Arthur Ward

We are thrilled to share that Park Center has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the HCA Healthcare Foundation!

This incredible support helps us continue our mission of providing safe, stable housing and the wraparound services that empower individuals living with persistent mental illness to thrive in their communities.

💜 A heartfelt thank you to the HCA Healthcare Foundation for your commitment to our members and the Nashville community. Creating lasting change takes all of us, and we’re so grateful to have you as a partner in this vital work. 💜

“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear — not absence of fear.” – Mark TwainFacing substance use disorder takes ...
08/20/2025

“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear — not absence of fear.” – Mark Twain

Facing substance use disorder takes incredible courage, and at Park Center, no one has to face it alone.

Through our Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient (OP) programs, members receive counseling, group support, and education to help them achieve their goals of wellness and recovery.

With your support, these life-saving programs are possible. Learn more, get involved, or make a gift today at https://hubs.li/Q03Dn5nl0.
💜 Together, we’re building a stronger path to recovery. 💜

Excited to announce two of our newest team members Delores Ferguson and Ryan Flynn!  We can't wait to see the difference...
08/18/2025

Excited to announce two of our newest team members Delores Ferguson and Ryan Flynn! We can't wait to see the difference you will make in the lives of our members.

🙏“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – AesopAt Park Center, our Homeless Outreach Programs are on...
08/14/2025

🙏“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop

At Park Center, our Homeless Outreach Programs are on the front lines of compassion and change.

💜 Street Outreach meets people exactly where they are, whether in encampments or on the streets, offering vital supplies, helping obtain IDs and vital records, and connecting individuals to partner agencies for case management, substance use treatment, and more.

💜 SOAR (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery) helps end homelessness by guiding individuals through the process of securing life-saving disability benefits, opening the door to stable housing, healthcare, and a brighter future.

Every day, we’re working to save lives, restore hope, and help people living with mental illness move from the streets to safe homes where they can live, thrive, and work in their communities.

✨✨ You can be part of this change. ✨✨
Learn more and support our mission: https://hubs.li/Q03CNl5G0

Address

1935 21st Avenue S
Nashville, TN
37212

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+16152423576

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About Us

Park Center empowers people who have mental illness and substance use disorders to live and work in their communities. We meet people where they are and provide support through treatment, housing, day programs and employment services.